Procurement and Supply Chain Lead- Global Services

Schneider Electric; Sydney, Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flex@Work

Coursera access

Fitness Passport

Share program

Annual Leave purchasing

Employee discounts

Training and development

Global sustainability leader

Descripción de la vacante

Schneider Electric in Australia seeks a Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to drive regional strategies from Sydney or Melbourne. You will lead a small team, partner with stakeholders, and steer initiatives to improve performance and sustainability in a global services context.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, a market-leading brand, and opportunities to impact supplier performance and operational excellence across the Pacific Zone.

Formación

• Relevant tertiary qualifications coupled with proven lead experience.
• Strong technical knowledge complemented by commercial acumen and supplier management.
• Track record of leading teams and delivering business improvements.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with digital procurement solutions and sustainability practices is valued.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation and value creation initiatives.
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement programs across the Services Supply Chain.
• Support the delivery of regional and global supply chain priorities.
• Oversee sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management and compliance.
• Ensure efficient supply of materials, services and subcontractor resources.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Conocimientos

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualifications (Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics)

Descripción del empleo

• Newly created role with the World’s Most Sustainable Company!
• Enjoy an exciting new career challenge – procurement and supply chain focus
• Sydney or Melbourne – rewarding salary package + bonus + benefits!

The Opportunity

Our growing Global Services team is currently looking to appoint Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to lead our regional procurement and supply chain function here in the Pacific Zone. This newly created role will see you influencing business strategy, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering transformation initiatives that improve operational performance and customer outcomes.

Based in either Sydney or Melbourne and leading a small team, you will act as a trusted business partner, collaborating across the organisation to drive continuous improvement, optimise supplier performance and ensure that our supply chain supports sustainable growth. This an exciting time to join our growing organisation as you leverage your background to join a truly global organisation and a market leading brand.

We are truly digital, driven by our Values and leverage technology in everything we do. With all the tools to succeed, you will enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and all the benefits you’d expect from a truly global organisation as you gear up to make an Impact with the team at Schneider Electric.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation and value creation initiatives.
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement programs across the Services Supply Chain.
• Support the delivery of regional and global supply chain priorities.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management and compliance.
• Ensure efficient supply of materials, services and subcontractor resources.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.

People and Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a collaborative and commercially minded leader who enjoys building capability, influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful change.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Supply Chain, Prorurmence, Logistics) coupled with proven experience in a similar lead role.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience that is also supported by your commercial acumen, negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
• A track record of leading teams and delivering business improvement initiatives.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Demonstrated tangible outcomes that show results in areas of continuous improvement, customer success and other sustainable business practices.
• Those with a experience across digital procurement solutions and sustainability practices will be viewed favourably, as will those with any postgraduate qualifications.

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including

• Flex@Work – a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options
• FREE access to Coursera– online University to support your ongoing development
• Fitness Passport– focus on your health and wellbeing
• Share programwith the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions
• Annual Leave purchasingoptions to ensure you have flexibility in your downtime
• Discountsat major vendors such as; Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Ongoing training and developmenton an expanding portfolio of Schneider products
• Join theWorld’s Most Sustainable Companyand known as a true market leader
• One of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 and an Endorsed Employer with WORK180
• Be part of an organisation that lives it’s Values through Care and Inclusion

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability,